What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to El Escorial is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to El Escorial is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Aeropuerto T4, Cibeles and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Barcelona to El Escorial?

The distance between Barcelona and El Escorial is 655 km. The road distance is 652.9 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to El Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to El Escorial without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Barcelona to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to El Escorial bus from?

Barcelona to El Escorial bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Barcelona to El Escorial bus arrive?

Barcelona to El Escorial bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to El Escorial is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Barcelona to El Escorial.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to El Escorial?

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Where can I stay near El Escorial?

There are 363+ hotels available in El Escorial.

Barcelona to El Escorial - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to El Escorial by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
4h 28m
€66–161
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
4h 38m
€52–171
Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
9h 53m
€65–98
Drive 652.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to El Escorialcar 652.9 km
6h 44m
€104–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
10h 39m
€62–103

Barcelona to El Escorial by train and bus

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Distance: 655 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

You can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Aeropuerto T4, Cibeles, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 9h 53m.

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